I was over visiting a friend of mine in his law office conference room. I was admiring the picture on the wall of the famous 12th hole at Augusta National. My friend (whose father put it up) did not know what it was a painting of. So I told him the story...
Number 12 is probably the most famous hole in golf. As part of the Amen Corner, holes 11, 12 and 13 along Rae's Creek, it is part of a pivotal back nine stretch in the Masters Tournament, considered the crowning achievement of men's professional golf. The tournament is always held at the same place, Augusta National Golf Club, since 1934.
A lot of tournaments have been won and lost on that hole. Perhaps the fact that it appears to be a straightforward shot even for the average player (about 160 yards) makes it deceptive. But with water in front, bunkers in the back and a hard and fast and shallow green makes hitting the green very difficult. Add in the pressure of the tournament and you've got a recipe for a historic event.
Also it is simply a very pretty picture. The water, the flowers, the bridges, the sand, all surrounded by lush green tones. It's no wonder that most golfers, pro or not, consider going to Augusta, Georgia as akin to a pilgrimage to Mecca, something everyone should do once.
How do I know about all this? I've got 2 different pictures and photos of number 12 hanging. As I told him, every lawyer's office should have a picture of Number 12
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